1968 Malcolm Starr Ad Campaign Silk Dress w Front Cut Out, Sequins & Beads Couture Runway Rare Hidden pockets along the inset

Hidden pockets along the inset seam on each side of the skirt are the perfect finish

You could add a crinoline and make this ever more of an exaggeration if you wished

You could easily move these to adjust the waist as required

early 1960s silk maxi dress from Oscar De La Renta

A tiny bikini halter top with crossed straps tops a long skirt

1968 Malcolm Starr Ad Campaign Silk Dress w Front Cut Out, Sequins & Beads Couture Runway Rare Hidden pockets along the insetI have had this in my archives for ages before we even first found the reference photo of it that was used in one of my blog's posts back in 2017 written by Laura McClaws Helms. She explored some of the history of the label and it is worth it to click the link above and read her post if you missed it the first time around. This dress is the twin of the dress used for the ad campaign that year and I have included that reference photo here. The dress is